Enterobacter Sakazakii and Salmonella in Powdered Infant Formula. Meeting Report (Microbiological Risk Assessment Series)
Publisher: World Health Organization; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Published: December 29, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 115
ISBN-13: 9789241563314
Subjects: Gastroenterology; Molecular biology; Medicine
Description: Enterobacter sakazakii and Salmonella are the primary pathogens of concern with regard to powdered infant formula. Guidance for the control of these hazards is currently being developed by Codex Alimentarius through the revision of the Recommended International Code of Hygienic Practices for Foods for Infants and Children. FAO and WHO are providing the scientific advice to facilitate this work. FAO and WHO implemented the first meeting on this issue in 2004, the outcome of which is reported in number six of this series. This report builds on the information and advice provided in 2004.